The U.S. and Netherlands are splitting the cost of refurbishing 90 more Czech T-72B tanks for Ukraine in Kyiv’s fight to repel Russia. Jets affected by an engine blade problem remain grounded, but the Navy is declining to say how many jets that involves. The fleet safety stand-down began Oct. 14. The so-called "safety pause" began Friday but was not announced by the Navy until Tuesday. Ukraine’s allies need to “chip in” to create a complex mix of air defenses, says Gen. Mark Milley. The pilot safely ejected, and there are no reported injuries due to the incident. Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes. “This mishap was the result of a mechanical failure undetectable during normal flight operations." Though it has its roots in fighting Soviets in World War II, the Panzerfaust 3 antitank rocket is now being used against the Russians again — in Ukraine. By Jon Guttman
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